Distance CO Molecule: Center of Mass From Carbon Atom

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To find the center of mass of the carbon monoxide (CO) molecule, the distance from the carbon atom can be calculated using the formula for center of mass based on the masses of the atoms and their separation distance. Given that the carbon atom has a mass of 12.0 u and the oxygen atom has a mass of 16.0 u, the center of mass will be closer to the oxygen atom due to its greater mass. The total distance between the atoms is 1.13×10^-10 m. For those struggling with the concept, additional resources such as HyperPhysics can provide helpful explanations. Understanding the center of mass is essential for solving related physics problems effectively.
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The distance between a carbon atom (m = 12.0u) and an oxygen atom (m = 16.0u) in the CO molecule is 1.13×10-10 m. How far from the carbon atom is the center of mass of the molecule?
 
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Naldo6 said:
The distance between a carbon atom (m = 12.0u) and an oxygen atom (m = 16.0u) in the CO molecule is 1.13×10-10 m. How far from the carbon atom is the center of mass of the molecule?
The Homework template is there for a reason, please use it.
 
i don't know how to begin that problem... can anyone helps me?...
 
Naldo6 said:
i don't know how to begin that problem... can anyone helps me?...
Perhaps you could read your notes or textbook?
 
that exerccise is not in my book...
 
Naldo6 said:
that exerccise is not in my book...

How do you find the center of mass then?

Or if you don't know how, then what is the center of mass?
 
i really don't knwo too much.. i don't understand my physics profesor...
 

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